By the D23 Team
Star Wars Celebration Europe begins this Friday, April 7, and promises to be packed with enough fun to fill a galaxy far, far away—well, at least as far as London, anyway. If you’re interested in keeping up with all the Star Wars action, you can stream the event on StarWars.com or at YouTube.com/StarWars. Streams begin at 12:30 p.m. GMT / 5:30 a.m. PT on Friday, April 7; 12 p.m. GMT / 5:00 a.m. PT on Saturday, April 8; and 10:45 a.m. GMT / 3:45 a.m. PT on subsequent days. Whether you’re in London or Tatooine, check out the list below for some of the excitement to come.
Friday, April 7
Crash Course Into the Old Republic
Fri, Apr 7, 2023 • 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. GMT
Location: Fan Stage
Thousands of years before the Skywalker name was known throughout the Galaxy, there were the incredibly powerful Rakata, a massive Sith Empire, Mandalorian fleets pushing the Republic to the brink, ancient superweapons, and the redemption of one of the most infamous figures in Star Wars: Revan. Join panelists for a crash course in nearly 25,000 years of history and a chance to pick their brains. Stick around for discussions from both Old Republic lore experts and cosplayers of the Old Republic!
Lucasfilm’s Studio Showcase
Fri, Apr 7, 2023 • 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. GMT
Location: Celebration Stage [Streaming to Twin Suns & Galaxy Stages]
This panel is a pre-ticket event; there will be limited standby available.
Star Wars Celebration returns, launching with a must-see showcase that will kick the weekend’s festivities into hyperdrive. Lucasfilm’s current crop of live-action filmmakers will be joined by special guests to discuss the many current and upcoming Star Wars adventures, including The Mandalorian, Andor, and more!
Star Wars Mindful Matters with Ashley Eckstein
Fri, Apr 7, 2023 • 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. GMT
Location: Star Wars Kids Stage
Need a break from the busy show floor? Overwhelmed by all the jaw-dropping Star Wars news? Join Ashley Eckstein, voice of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, at the Kids Stage as she leads a handful of Star Wars-themed mindfulness lessons.
The Making of Andor Season One
Fri, Apr 7, 2023 • 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. GMT
Location: Celebration Stage [Streaming to Twin Suns & Galaxy Stages]
Executive Producers Tony Gilroy and Diego Luna and their team of creatives recount the making of the epic first season of Star Wars: Andor.
Saturday, April 8
Ahsoka
Sat, Apr 8, 2023 • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. GMT
Location: Celebration Stage [Streaming to Twin Suns & Galaxy Stages]
This panel is a pre-ticket event; there will be limited standby available.
Join Executive Producers Dave Filoni, Disney Legend Jon Favreau, and special guests for a look at the upcoming Disney+ series, Ahsoka.
Bringing Worlds to Life: The Concept Art of ILM
Sat, Apr 8, 2023 • 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. GMT
Location: Twin Suns Stage
Join host Clayton Sandell alongside Doug Chiang and Industrial Light & Magic Supervising Art Director Jason Horley as they take you behind the scenes to explore what goes into bringing a director’s vision to the silver screen. From the ILM Department’s work on the original trilogy to the Star Wars prequels, and to the latest films in the franchise and beyond, you’ll learn how iconic movie moments are made.
Star Wars: The High Republic
Sat, Apr 8, 2023 • 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. GMT
Location: Galaxy Stage
Centuries before the Skywalker saga there was The High Republic! Join luminous authors for an in-depth conversation about epic new tales spanning books, comics, audio, and beyond. Including all-new announcements and reveals from Star Wars: The High Republic Phase II, and a sneak peek of what’s to come in Phase III! Guests include authors Cavan Scoot, Charles Soule, Claudia Gray, Daniel José Older, George Mann, and Lydia Kang.
40 Years of Return of the Jedi
Sat, Apr 8, 2023 • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. GMT
Location: Celebration Stage
Forty years ago, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi was the highly anticipated sequel that Star Wars fans had been waiting years to see, and the last Star Wars theatrical adventure to be released for the foreseeable future. Counted as a favorite episode by many, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi’s story, characters, settings and score still resonate with fans today, and its 40th anniversary offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate this time-honored classic. Join special guest host and Disney Legend Ming-Na Wen as she chats with Star Wars legends of the past, present, and future about the influence of this beloved chapter in the galaxy far, far away.
Clone Wars – 15 Year Anniversary Panel
Sat, Apr 8, 2023 • 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. GMT
Location: Galaxy Stage [Streaming to Twin Suns Stage]
Join Dave Filoni, Athena Portillo, Matthew Wood, Dee Bradley Baker, Ashley Eckstein, Matt Lanter, and James Arnold Taylor for a look back at the beginning of Lucasfilm Animation and how Star Wars: The Clone Wars came to be.
D23 Presents: Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary Screening in London
Sat, Apr 8, 2023 • Screenings at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. GMT
This event is SOLD OUT.
We have a very good feeling about this! D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is excited to join the festivities of Star WarsCelebration Europe 2023 with an exclusive screening of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi on April 8 in London!
Sunday, April 9
Villains of the Sequel Trilogy [Streaming to Galaxy Stage]
Sun, Apr 9, 2023 • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. GMT
Location: Celebration Stage [Streaming to the Galaxy Stage]
This panel is a pre-ticketed event; there will be limited standby available.
The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many panels some consider to be… can’t-miss! Join host Amy Ratcliffe as she sits down with Ian McDiarmid (Emperor Palpatine), Andy Serkis (Supreme Leader Snoke), and Gwendoline Christie (Captain Phasma) as they discuss their villainous roles in the final chapters of the Skywalker Saga.
A Look Back at Obi-Wan Kenobi
Sun, Apr 9, 2023 • 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. GMT
Location: Celebration Stage
Take a look back at the hit limited series with Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Indira Varma, Vivien Lyra Blair, and executive producer/director Deborah Chow.
Star Wars Mindful Matters with Ashley Eckstein
Sun, Apr 9, 2023 • 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. GMT
Location: Star Wars Kids Stage
Need a break from the busy show floor? Overwhelmed by all the jaw-dropping Star Wars news? Join Ashley Eckstein, voice of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, at the Kids Stage as she leads a handful of Star Wars-themed mindfulness lessons.
Disney Parks: Where Star Wars Comes to Life
Sun, Apr 9, 2023 • 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. GMT
Location: Celebration Stage
Join some of the creative minds from Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm for a special look at how Disney brings Star Wars to life in its parks and beyond. Discover more about immersive experiences from a galaxy far, far away, including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and more. Disney and Star Wars fans alike will be treated to the insights only these creators can provide.
Star Wars Animation Game Night
Sun, Apr 9, 2023 • 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. GMT
Location: Galaxy Stage
Star Wars Animation Game Night is a competition of galactic proportions starring voice actors from your favorite animated Star Wars series. Watch as Ashley Eckstein, Dee Bradley Baker, James Arnold Taylor, Matthew Wood, and Matt Lanter compete in feats of knowledge, skill, and luck to prove who is the ULTIMATE Star Wars fan.
Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories From a Galaxy Far, Far Away…
Sun, Apr 9, 2023 • 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. GMT
Location: Twin Suns Stage
From adult-aged novels to nonfiction, from kids comics to audiobook epics, Lucasfilm Publishing explores the stories from a galaxy far, far away. Featuring all-new announcements, exciting details and reveals for new and upcoming titles from the time of the High Republic to the time of the First Order, this panel is not to be missed! Guests include authors Adam Christopher, Cavan Scott, and Charles Soule.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Mon, Apr 10, 2023 • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. GMT
Location: Celebration Stage [Streaming to the Twin Suns & Galaxy Stages]
This panel is a pre-ticket event; there will be limited standby available.
Join host Amy Ratcliffe as she invites Star Wars: The Bad Batch executive producer and supervising director Brad Rau, executive producer and head writer Jennifer Corbett, executive producer Athena Portillo, actors Dee Bradley Baker (the Bad Batch) and Michelle Ang (Omega) to discuss highlights from the second season of the acclaimed series!
Star Wars: Visions Volume 2
Mon, Apr 10, 2023 • 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. GMT
Location: Celebration Stage
Join host Amy Ratcliffe, Star Wars: Visions executive producers, and filmmakers from Aardman, Cartoon Saloon, D’ART Shtajio, El Guiri, La Cachette, Lucasfilm, Punk Robot, Studio Mir, Triggerfish, and 88 Pictures for an exclusive first look at Star Wars: Visions Volume 2.
Doug Chiang: Designing Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Mandalorian
Mon, Apr 10, 2023 • 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. GMT
Location: Galaxy Stage
Obi-Wan Kenobi and Star Wars: The Mandalorian Production Designer and Lucasfilm’s Vice President and Executive Creative Director Doug Chiang will present an in-depth talk about designing the characters, spaceships, and worlds for Obi-Wan Kenobi and Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 3. He will share the challenges they faced in revisiting iconic Star Wars characters like Obi-Wan and Darth Vader.
Closing Ceremony
Mon, Apr 10, 2023 • 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. GMT
Location: Celebration Stage [Live on the Celebration, Galaxy, Twin Suns, & Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stages]